Crime Rate in Enfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Enfield

The total recorded crimes in Enfield, UK in July 2025 are around 3,547 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Enfield crime rate of 10.75 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Enfield, encompassing approximately 329,985 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (911) incidents (4.47% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (836) incidents (12.06% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (326) incidents (21.64% increase)
Enfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Dearsley Road with total crimes: 49
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 42
  • Pinkham Way North Circular Road with total crimes: 40

Enfield Police Info:

Metropolitan Police Service

How safe is Enfield?

To understand the safety of Enfield, we need to analyze Enfield crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Enfield has recorded 22,077 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 66.90 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 264 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 38,814 crimes with a crime rate of 117.62, ranking it 73 in the UK. This a decrease in crime suggests Positive changes.

  • Relative to Outer London:

    • In 2024, Enfield reported a higher crime volume than the Outer London average, with 22,077 crimes compared to 16,705. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Enfield recorded fewer crimes than 14 out of 18 other cities.

    • In 2023, Enfield experienced a greater number of crimes than the Outer London average, with 38,814 crimes compared to 28,746. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Enfield recorded fewer crimes than 15 out of 18 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Enfield is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Outer London, Enfield has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Enfield Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Edmonton Green (342 crimes), and the safest, Oakwood (36 crimes), is 306 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Enfield.

Similarly, the area of Southbury East (250 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to World's End (21 crimes), with a difference of 229 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Enfield.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Edmonton Green342
Upper Edmonton239
Southbury238
Carterhatch211
Ponders End204

Safest Wards:

Cockfosters75
Ridgeway71
Highfield67
Winchmore Hill61
Oakwood36

Most Dangerous Areas:

Southbury East250
Edmonton Green214
Upper Edmonton East & Meridian Water165
Grange Park146
Southbury West145

Safest Areas:

Cockfosters & Hadley Wood46
Winchmore Hill44
Enfield Town North42
Oakwood Park & Highlands33
World's End21

Enfield Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Enfield has recorded 3,547 crimes with crime rate of 10.75 ranking 79th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 5 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 3 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2024, the total Enfield crimes were 22,077. The crime rate of Enfield in 2024 was 66.90 (year) or 5.58 (month) ranking it 264 danzarous in the UK. Enfield ranked 5 in terms of total crimes and 5 in terms of crime rate in Outer London.

In 2023, the total crimes in Enfield were around 38,814 crimes with yearly crime rate of 117.62 (year) or 9.80 (month) ranking 73 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Outer London, Enfield ranked 4 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 3 as per crime rate of Enfield

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)CrimesRank (Outer London)
Harrow2,013 2012,311 1519,636 19
Sutton1,570 198,988 1915,828 18
Richmond upon Thames1,402 188,641 1815,748 17
Bexley1,813 1711,384 1720,257 16
Merton1,698 169,994 1617,989 15
Bromley2,802 1416,680 1328,760 14
Kingston upon Thames1,488 128,165 1415,645 12
Barnet3,406 1320,339 1236,190 13
Havering2,415 1113,869 1125,160 11
Redbridge2,761 1016,685 1029,930 10
Barking and Dagenham2,277 913,850 924,133 9
Waltham Forest2,759 818,043 730,955 8
Hounslow3,178 418,366 832,912 4
Croydon4,463 727,293 343,781 7
Ealing4,243 623,905 641,271 6
Greenwich3,273 519,510 432,543 5
Hillingdon3,914 222,638 136,086 2
Brent4,387 124,651 240,527 1

Enfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 911 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 836 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (872 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (746 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (813 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (777 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (737 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (672 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (780 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (687 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 647 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 506 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (764 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (495 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 745 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 565 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (750 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (610 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (778 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (748 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (807 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (717 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (778 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (635 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1097 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 108 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202587
June 2025108
May 2025100
April 2025101
March 202587
February 202592
January 202586
December 202475
November 2024106
October 2024101
September 202493
August 202461

A total of 228 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202520
May 202520
April 202522
March 202518
February 202514
January 202514
December 202417
November 202414
October 202423
September 202433
August 202413

A total of 493 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.08 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202546
May 202553
April 202536
March 202551
February 202537
January 202544
December 202435
November 202440
October 202443
September 202435
August 202435

A total of 1758 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 146.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 190 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025190
June 2025176
May 20255
April 2025177
March 2025153
February 2025140
January 2025148
December 2024144
November 2024185
October 2024160
September 2024171
August 2024109

A total of 1708 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 142.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 183 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025183
June 2025177
May 2025142
April 2025115
March 2025124
February 2025114
January 2025136
December 2024133
November 2024164
October 2024159
September 2024130
August 2024131

A total of 3817 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 318.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 401 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025326
June 2025268
May 2025299
April 2025316
March 2025351
February 2025331
January 2025352
December 2024285
November 2024368
October 2024400
September 2024401
August 2024120

A total of 1565 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.42 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 188 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025120
June 2025111
May 2025141
April 2025145
March 2025146
February 2025145
January 2025118
December 2024188
November 2024173
October 2024153
September 202474
August 202451

A total of 188 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202517
May 202516
April 202517
March 202513
February 20259
January 202512
December 202412
November 202421
October 202421
September 202422
August 20249

A total of 2739 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 228.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 295 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025269
June 2025223
May 2025217
April 2025188
March 2025228
February 2025202
January 2025240
December 2024238
November 2024292
October 2024252
September 2024295
August 202495

A total of 8173 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 681.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 836 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025836
June 2025746
May 2025813
April 2025672
March 2025687
February 2025506
January 2025495
December 2024565
November 2024610
October 2024748
September 2024717
August 2024778

A total of 1911 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 159.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 216 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025104
June 2025117
May 2025140
April 2025128
March 2025155
February 2025173
January 2025208
December 2024184
November 2024216
October 2024181
September 2024174
August 2024131

A total of 9203 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 766.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 911 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025911
June 2025872
May 2025777
April 2025737
March 2025780
February 2025647
January 2025764
December 2024745
November 2024750
October 2024778
September 2024807
August 2024635

A total of 2015 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 167.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 232 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025180
June 2025185
May 2025232
April 2025175
March 2025145
February 2025134
January 2025187
December 2024158
November 2024185
October 2024181
September 2024176
August 202477

A total of 3204 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 267.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 383 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025264
June 2025254
May 2025243
April 2025221
March 2025258
February 2025282
January 2025308
December 2024265
November 2024332
October 2024327
September 2024383
August 202467

High Crime Locations Enfield in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Enfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Dearsley Road (Map)
Total49
Shoplifting31
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person3
Robbery3
Drugs2
2. Shopping Area (Map)
Total42
Shoplifting12
Theft from the person9
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order6
Other theft6
Drugs3
3. Pinkham Way North Circular Road (Map)
Total40
Shoplifting40
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total39
Shoplifting16
Other theft10
Violence and sexual offences5
Public order4
Theft from the person2
Bicycle theft2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total36
Anti-social behaviour12
Shoplifting9
Other theft6
Drugs6
Public order3
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total27
Shoplifting24
Robbery3

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